As I am sure you all know, the severe derecho that blew through the Midwest a few days ago has caused tremendous damage to the area, which is part of the Corn Belt and one of the main agricultural areas in the US. While it is too early to estimate all of the agricultural losses yet (I’ve seen upwards of $3 billion), the images are heartbreaking. Here are a few stories about the event.
Axios: Over 10 million acres of Iowa corn and soybean crops destroyed in derecho
Newser: Rare Storm Causes Heartbreak for Iowa Farmers
Medium: It’s Worse in Cedar Rapids Than You Know
